Bellevue Independent Schools

Curriculum Specialist – Job Description

TITLE: Curriculum Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:  Valid Kentucky teaching certification for elementary and/or middle and/or high school.   A minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience.  Certificate in instructional/teacher leadership preferred, or working toward certification.

REPORTS TO:  Assistant Superintendent

JOB GOALS:  To provide direct support and technical assistance to school staff in district-wide initiatives and in planning and implementing an educational program that will improve student achievement.

Alignment of Curricula, Instruction, and Assessment

• Assists assistant superintendent to ensuring a district wide aligned curriculum with essential standards, learning targets, and aligned assessment
• Assists assistant superintendent and building principals to promote the educational development of each student, and the professional development of the total staff
• Assists assistant superintendent and school leadership to implement Professional Learning Communities for the specific purpose of continuous monitoring of students’ achievement and the alignment process
• Assists assistant superintendent and school leadership in ensuring a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for the specific purpose of meeting the needs of all students.
• Works with assistant superintendent and building principals to ensure implementation and evaluation of all aspects of the PLC
• Plans and provides job embedded professional development for teachers on current educational issues and/or standards and curriculum alignment
• Assists teachers in organizing classrooms for effective learning
• Works with assistant superintendent and principals to ensure the production and implementation of written curricula that is aligned with Kentucky’s Academic Standards
• Works with assistant superintendent and principals to engage teachers in curriculum development/refinement/evaluation activities
• Provides direct support and technical assistance to staff in instructional areas including lesson preparation and modeling lessons
• Studies and keeps up-to-date on the most current educational methods by attending conferences and visiting schools; share with staff/school and district leadership for implementation implication

• Works with the assistant superintendent to ensure implementation and evaluation of common formative and summative assessments in all core areas
• Assists the assistant superintendent with coordinating the implementation of MAP and other diagnostic assessments
• Works with assistant superintendent to facilitate data analysis of common assessments, MAP, state assessments, and other diagnostic assessments to enhance student learning and improve instruction across grade levels

• Assists teachers in analyzing data to enhance student achievement across grade levels
• Provides support on the use of the district’s data management system.
• Work with assistant superintendent, teachers, and principals to evaluate and select appropriate curriculum resources
• Works with assistant superintendent to ensure a common vision for and effective implementation of district initiatives (e.g., instructional protocol, portrait of a graduate, etc.)

Professional Responsibilities

1. Improves and maintains professional skills

• Attends conferences and seminars related to areas of responsibilities.
• Participates in required training programs and required meetings.
• Research practices and trends related to areas of responsibility.
• Works toward state, district, and school goal achievement.
• Attempts to share educational ideas with fellow educators and staff.
• Maintains a high degree of competency in the use of technology.

1. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility

• Completes all records and reports accurately and on time
• Manages time wisely
• Is punctual and reports to work regularly
• Carries out duties in accordance with established job descriptions
• Selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems
• Implements the policies and procedures of the district; follows federal and state laws governing educational programs
• Provides input into school/system planning, decision making, committee activities and project completion
• Strives to keep the public, schools and others aware and involved in program development and evaluation
• Attends to assigned responsibilities in a prompt manner
• Promotes and participates in organizations and/or other meetings designed to improve relationships with the public and staff
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in the presentation of information
• Assumes responsibility for additional duties as assigned by supervisor
• Follow the Kentucky Certification Code of Ethics

Interpersonal Relationships

1. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with the staff

• Encourages suggestions from the staff
• Gives and receives constructive criticism and praise appropriately
• Is accessible to staff
• Interacts frequently with the staff in a mutually respectful and friendly manner
• Demonstrates self-control
• Is flexible, reasonable and cooperative
• Displays a sense of humor at the appropriate time and place
• Displays self-confidence
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with other administrators and the community
• Demonstrates professional courtesy
• Works cooperatively with others
• Responds effectively to concerns
• Treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect
• Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity in the school community

1. Technology

• Uses terminology related to computers and technology appropriately in written and verbal communication
• Ensures appropriate research-based instructional practices related to the integration of technology are included in the school’s instructional program
• Follows Board policy, laws and regulations in the use of computers and technology in both professional and personal activities
• Facilitates the lifelong learning of self and others through the use of technology